Drydocking Coast Guard 8634 - STD

MLCA STD SPEC 8634_STD
(Supersedes 9971_STD, 2001 Edition)

DRYDOCKING
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This work item describes the requirements for the
Contractor to drydock and undock Coast Guard vessels (see section
5.1 Definitions).
1.2 Appendices. The following appendices apply to this standard
specification:
TITLE APPENDIX
Requirements For Routine Drydocking Work A
Requirements For Calculations B
Requirements For Small Boat Haul-Outs C
Requirements For Docking and Lifting Cradles D
Requirements For Facility Inspection E
Docking and Undocking Checklists F
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
MIL-PRF-83483, Feb 1998, Thread Compound, Anti-seize, Molybdenum
Disulfide Petrolatum
MIL-STD-1625, Dec 1992, Safety Certification Program for
Drydocking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships
Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA)
Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2004 Edition, General
Requirements
Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 085-012, Rev-, Lifting Cradle
Coast Guard Drawing 110 WPB 085-002, Rev-, Docking Plan
Coast Guard Drawing 110 WPB 085-010, Rev A, Docking Plan,
Docking/Lifting Cradle
Coast Guard Drawing 123 WPB 100-002, Rev-, Docking Plan
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Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 997, Nov 1996,
Docking Instructions and Routine Work in Drydock
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International
(NACE) Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 12/NACE No.5,
2002, Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel & Other Hard
Materials by High and Ultrahigh Pressure Water Jetting
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General. The Contractor shall drydock and undock the
designated vessel, using the applicable Coast Guard Docking Plan
Drawing listed in the work item.
3.2 Scheduled events.
3.2.1 Pre-docking events. The Contractor shall accomplish the
following:
3.2.1.1 Vessel's information. Request any additional
information necessary for performing drydock calculations from
the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Be aware that
the COR will normally provide the information within 24 hours of
receiving the written request.
3.2.1.2 Seventy two hours before docking. Submit any alternate
blocking arrangement details and calculations as required in
Appendix B, 72 hours prior to docking.
3.2.1.3 Forty eight hours before docking. Submit all required
calculations, include those specified in Appendix B, as required,
48 hours prior to docking.
3.2.1.4 Twenty four hours before docking. Convene the pre-
docking conference a minimum of 24 hours prior to docking (see
paragraph 3.3 (Pre-docking conference)).
3.2.2 Docking events. The Contractor shall accomplish the
following:
3.2.2.1 Seventy two hours after arrival. During daylight hours
safely drydock the vessel. Dock the vessel in one continuous
evolution. Dock the vessel within 72 hours after the vessel has
arrived at the Contractor's facility, except in the case where a
pre-docking shaft alignment check is to be performed. When a
pre-docking shaft alignment is being performed, ensure that the
vessel is drydocked within 120 hours after arrival.
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3.2.2.2 Within four hours after docking. Within four hours
after docking, start the hull cleaning tasks, as specified in 3.7
(Underwater body surface cleaning). Complete the hull cleaning
before marine growth hardens.
3.2.2.3 Twenty four hours after docking. Begin the Immediate
work, as specified in 3.8 Immediate work.
3.2.3 Undocking events. The Contractor shall accomplish the
following:
3.2.3.1 Forty eight hours before undocking. Notify the COR, in
writing, at least 48 hours before the estimated time of
undocking. Submit the undocking calculations required in
Appendix B.
3.2.3.2 Twenty four hours before undocking. Convene the
undocking conference (see 3.11 (Undocking conference)).
3.2.3.3 Twelve hours before undocking. Twelve hours before
undocking, accomplish the following:
Remove protective coverings (see 3.9 (Protective covering
removal)).
Submit the pre-undocking report to the COR (see 3.11.2 (Pre-
undocking report)).
3.2.3.4 Forty eight hours after undocking. Within 48 hours
after undocking the vessel, submit to the COR the documentation
of drydocking significant events, as specified in 3.14
(Documentation of drydocking significant events).
3.3 Pre-docking conference. The Contractor shall schedule the
pre-docking conference one week in advance of the conference. At
the pre-docking conference, accomplish the following:
3.3.1 Drydock certification submittal. Submit to the COR
certification for the drydock to be used to lift the vessel.
Ensure that the drydock is certified for docking a vessel of the
dimensions specified in the Principal Characteristics section of
the specification package, by one of the following:
MIL-STD-1625.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
An independent, registered Professional Engineer, who shall
satisfactorily complete the appropriate sections of Appendix
E.
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3.3.2 Certification inclusions. Regardless of the type of
certification provided, submit to the COR, in writing, the
following information regarding the docking facility, as
applicable:
Fire alarm locations.
Emergency power.
Emergency ballast/dewatering pumps.
3.3.3 Drydocking procedure documentation. Provide to the COR a
written drydocking procedure, which shall include the following:
A short statement of operating practices, safety
requirements, and yard security plans.
The flooding and pumping plan for the drydock.
Specific list and trim of the vessel during docking and
undocking.
Any special precautions or actions characteristic to the
docking facility, the docked vessel, or a combination there
of.
3.3.4 Discuss all items on the Pre-Docking Conference checklist
in Appendix F, to the satisfaction of the COR.
3.4 Block construction. The Contractor shall arrange keel and
bilge blocks, as shown on the vessel's docking plan, ensuring the
following:
The height of the vessel's keel and bilge blocks above the
working surface is within 1/4-inch of height dimensions and
within 1 of the longitudinal and within of the
transverse distances shown on the vessel's docking plan,
unless otherwise specified.
The soft caps on the keel and bilge blocks are a minimum of
2 and a maximum of 6 thick. In no case should the keel
soft caps be thicker than those on the bilge blocks.
Reused soft caps are free from any permanent deformations,
crushing, cracks or other material defects.
The line of action of the normal force for all blocking
passes through the middle one-third of the block as shown in
Figure 1 Bilge Block Construction.
All keel blocks are fabricated of the same materials, all
bilge blocks are fabricated of the same materials; and the
bilge blocks are not of stiffer construction than the keel
blocks.
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Bilge blocks higher than 6', as measured from the bottom of
the block to the highest point of the soft cap, shall be
tied together in pairs by means of cribbing or bracing. If
the side blocks are tied together, then they must be hauled
together.
When bracing two blocks together, the minimum acceptable
material will be four 2x6 wooden planks in a cross-braced
pattern and lag bolted in place. See Figure 2 Braced
Bilge Blocks.
When keel blocks are higher than 6, the keel blocks shall
be cribbed together in the forward and after 1/3 of the keel
block line. Cribbing shall be a minimum of 12 thick when
used with timber blocks.
The Contractor shall place all blocks on a solid foundation
such as concrete, steel dock floors, or cradle fixtures.
Ensure that no block base shall rest on gravel, sand or
other non-permanent foundation.
3.4.1 Block inspection. The Contractor shall not remove any
instruments used to set block heights and verify block position
until the COR has completed a block inspection. The Contractor
shall establish a centerline and baseline. The dock floor shall
not be considered a baseline unless it can be proven flat.
3.5 Docking.
3.5.1 Assistance for safe docking of vessel. The Contractor
shall provide all resources necessary to safely drydock the
vessel. Resources shall include, but shall not be limited to,
tugs and/or pusher boats, as necessary. The Contractor shall not
use shipboard winches or any other deck machinery to control or
winch the vessel into position, but may use appropriate
attachment points on the vessel to secure and control the vessel
during the docking and undocking evolution.
3.5.2 Divers. The Contractor shall use divers to monitor block
clearance when the distance between the hull and the blocks is
expected to be nine inches or less during the positioning of the
vessel at the time of docking and undocking. Divers shall follow
all applicable OSHA rules.
3.5.3 Cranes. The Contractor shall be aware that cranes located
on wingwalls of floating drydocks must be secured amidships
during the docking and undocking evolution.
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3.5.4 Operational limits. The Contractor shall operate the
drydock with the following limitations:
Floating drydock freeboard (For floating drydocks: the final
lifted pontoon deck freeboard shall be 12 inches.)
Trim between the blocks and keel shall not exceed 1 foot per
100 feet of length during the landing of the vessel. Once
the vessel is fully landed, a maximum ship/dock trim of 4
feet per 100 feet of length shall not be exceeded at any
time.
3.5.5 Hull and block interface inspection. Immediately after
the vessel has been lifted, the Contractor shall perform the
following inspections:
Examine all blocks for total contact.
Shim the blocks as necessary to provide total, even block
contact with the vessel's hull.
Refloat the vessel and take corrective action, if any
tendency to strain or injure the vessel is observed, or if
the vessel is more than 6 inches off the center of the keel
blocks. Document corrective measures taken for the COR
before continuing with docking.
3.5.6 Grounding strap. Immediately after successful drydocking
and before installing the electrical shore tie cable to the
vessel, the Contractor shall ground the vessel's hull to a
shoreside grounding source as follows:
3.5.6.1 Cable lugs. Tightly secure the grounding cable lugs to
the grounding plates; ensure that the lug contact area is cleaned
thoroughly to bare metal, and that resistance of the connection
is a maximum of 125 microhms.
3.5.6.2 Cable size. Ensure that the cross sectional areas of
return ground cables are one million circular mils minimum for
each 1000 A for each 100 feet (One or more cables, connected in
parallel, may be used to meet the minimum cross-sectional area
requirements).
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3.5.7 Water supplies. The Contractor shall accomplish the
following:
3.5.7.1 Cooling water. Provide fresh or salt water and furnish
all hoses and fittings necessary to supply water to the vessel's
auxiliary salt water (if installed), air conditioning, and
refrigeration cooling systems. Ensure cooling water exiting the
vessel is kept from running down the hull. Maintain the water
supply pressure from 20 to 40 psig and provide a pressure gauge
calibrated to be accurate in this range.
3.5.7.2 Firemain system. Provide fresh or salt water to the
vessel's firemain connection on deck for fire protection.
Maintain the pressure between 90 and 110 psig to the vessel,
while discharging 90 to 110 gpm solid streams through two 1-1/2
inch fire hoses. Ensure that the firemain system is protected
from freezing, when applicable.
3.5.7.2.1 Contractor-furnished property. Provide all hoses and
fittings needed to supply water to the system and a pressure
gauge to show the water pressure at the connection to the ship.
3.5.7.2.2 Additional supply lines. Should any portion of the
firemain system be secured due to system repairs, provide
additional supply lines to pressurize all working portions of the
system and maintain the flow rate specified above.
3.5.7.2.3 Booster pumps. Booster pumps, if used and not in
continuous operation, shall be fitted with a controller or
starter switch located near the gangway, readily available to the
crew.
3.5.7.3 Water supply safeguard. Safeguard the water supply
taken from a fresh water system in compliance with local
ordinances and U.S. Public Health Service regulations.
3.5.8 Access to hull fittings. The Contractor shall ensure that
no obstructions exist between the drydock surface and the hull
openings or fittings. Provide horizontal and vertical clearance
to remove and replace rudders, fin stabilizers, transducers,
sonar domes, retractable bow thrusters, and other appendages, as
applicable, whether or not removals are required as a part of the
specification package.
3.5.9 Modification of weight. The Contractor shall ensure that
no weight, including liquids such as fuel or water, is shifted,
added, or removed from the vessel while the vessel is in the
docking facility, unless specifically authorized by the
dockmaster.
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3.5.10 Watertight integrity. The Contractor shall accomplish
the following tasks during drydocking availabilities scheduled
between 1 April and 1 November:
Provide temporary closure plates and fastenings prior to
removing plates or cutting access openings below four feet
of waterborne freeboard. Ensure that such closure plates
are available within 48 hours of notice for emergency
sealing of temporary access openings.
Secure openings at the end of each shift not immediately
followed by another shift engaged in drydock work.
Secure vulnerable compartments in order to minimize
potential damage to the extent permitted by scope and
urgency of work when an area of shell plating removal makes
temporary closure impracticable.
Schedule underwater hull operations to maintain the vessel's
positive stability and maximum hull watertight integrity in
the event of flooding.
Remove the temporary closures when the breach of watertight
integrity no longer exists.
NOTICE!
This requirement does not apply to the Great Lakes and Western rivers areas.
3.6 Interferences. The Contractor shall, in accordance with Std
Spec 0000_STD, handle all interferences to the cleaning and
inspection of the hull, which include, but are not limited to the
following:
Fairwaters (if applicable).
Coupling covers.
Inspection plates.
Sea chest gratings
3.7 Underwater body surface cleaning.
3.7.1 Hull and appendages. The Contractor shall clean the
entire underwater hull, appendages, and sea chest strainer plates
and interiors by water-jetting to a WJ-4 visual surface
condition, in accordance with SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, supplemented
by stiff bristle brushes and scrapers as necessary, to remove all
visible marine growth, loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose
coatings; and reduce chloride surface contaminants to a level of
3 micrograms per square centimeter or less. Take extreme care to
avoid damaging or removing existing intact underwater body
coating. Do not use chemical additives in the freshwater wash,
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or scrapers on bearing surfaces or transducer faces.
3.7.2 Zinc anodes. Remove all marine growth and oxide coating
from all hull, rudder, shaft strut, sea chest, z-drive, and
thruster tunnel zinc anodes, as applicable, using a light-wire
brush.
3.8 Immediate work. The Contractor shall perform the following
work within 24 hours after the lifting of the vessel.
3.8.1 Temporary protective coverings. As soon as practicable
after drydocking and underwater body surface cleaning, install
protective coverings over zinc anodes, propeller blade seals,
rudder bearings, stern tube and strut bearings, spool pieces,
spud wells, fin stabilizer seals and bow thrusters, as
applicable. Wrap all bearings and seals immediately after the
vessel is drydocked to prevent entry of debris, abrasives, and
paint during cleaning, surface preparation, and painting. Insert
soft caulking material into the open ends of rudder and shaft
stave bearings to prevent entry of grit or other foreign
material.
NOTICE!
Do not remove protective covers except for inspection or accomplishing specific work
items.
3.8.2 Overboard discharge plugging. Place drain channels in
overboard discharges in use to direct discharges away from the
hull. Provide and install wooden plugs or coverings in sea chest
spool pieces and overboard discharges not in use to prevent entry
of sandblast grit or paint.
3.8.3 Transducer cover plate installation. Install Government-
furnished cover plates over transducers.
3.9 Protective covering removal. After completing all
underwater body work, and at not earlier than 12 hours before
undocking the vessel, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of
all temporary protective coverings.
3.10 Required notification prior to inspections. The Contractor
shall notify the COR at least 24 hours prior to performing each
required inspection.
3.11 Undocking conference. The Contractor shall schedule the
undocking conference a minimum of four working days in advance of
the undocking. At the undocking conference, the Contractor shall
accomplish the following:
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3.11.1 Submit to the COR calculations required in Appendix B,
including the effect of all dock master authorized weight
additions, removals or shifts as a result of ship's actions or
the contracted scope of work.
3.11.2 Submit to the COR a written report attesting that the
following conditions have been met:
All transducers are uncovered.
Zincs are uncovered and free of paint.
Shaft rope guard and fairwaters are in place.
All hull opening blanks and plugs are removed.
All sea chest strainers are bolted in place and lockwired or
otherwise permanently secured as before being disturbed.
All sea valves and waster pieces are properly installed and
are in the closed position.
All underwater body work has been completed.
Drydock is free of all debris and blasting material.
3.11.3 Discuss all items on the Pre-Undocking Conference
Checklist in Appendix F, to the satisfaction of the COR.
3.12 Undocking preparations. The Contractor shall provide
personnel experienced in undocking operations and equipped with
tools and appropriate communication devices. Station Contractor
personnel at all hull openings associated with work done by the
Contractor during this availability.
3.13 Undocking. Upon completion of all scheduled work, the
Contractor shall safely undock the vessel.
3.14 Documentation of drydocking significant events. The
Contractor shall submit the following information in a separate
written report to the COR within 48 hours after undocking the
vessel.
The precise time that the vessel's first extremity crossed
the drydock boundary upon docking.
The precise time that the vessel's last extremity crossed
the drydock boundary upon undocking.
The forward and aft draft readings just before docking and
immediately after undocking.
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3.15 Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified docking
personnel and a qualified dockmaster as follows:
3.15.1 Docking personnel. Provide written certification for the
dockmaster and all docking personnel to the COR. Ensure that the
certification states, as a minimum, that the Contractor certifies
that the individuals are qualified for the specific station(s) or
job(s) that they will perform during docking and undocking a
vessel of this size or greater at this facility. In addition, do
the following:
3.15.1.1 Manning document. Provide a list of drydocking
operations that describes all stations to be manned, functions to
be performed, and the experience and training qualifications of
personnel carrying out each function, including casualty and
damage control qualifications.
3.15.1.2 Dockmaster. Ensure that the dockmaster assigned by the
Contractor provides a resume of training and experience, and
meets one of the following criteria:
Has served as a dockmaster at the type of facility for which
the individual is qualified during at least 10 dockings or
undockings, of which one has been accomplished within the
previous 6 months.
Has served under a dockmaster in an apprentice or assistant
role during at least 20 dockings or undockings, of which 10
have been performed at the type of facility for which the
individual is qualified. One docking or undocking shall
have been conducted within the previous 6 months.
Has served under a dockmaster in an apprentice or assistant
role during at least 10 dockings or undockings and has
served as a dockmaster at the type of facility for which the
individual is qualified during at least 5 dockings or
undockings, of which one has been accomplished within the
previous 6 months.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 Report criteria. The Contractor shall ensure all reports
required are submitted in accordance with Std Spec 0000_STD.
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5. NOTES
5.1 Definitions.
5.1.1 Vessel. The term vessel, as used in this specification,
refers to the cutter, tender, boat, and barge, if applicable.
5.1.2 Drydock terms. All references to drydock facilities, as
used in this specification, include graving drydocks, floating
drydocks, marine railways, building ways or vertical lifts. The
term haul-out refers to travel lifts and cranes.
5.1.3 Knuckle load. When the ship and drydock have different
trims the keel block that comes in contact with the ship first
generates a load on the block, this load is called a knuckle
load.
5.1.4 High Wind. Wind speed exceeds 90 knots or 100 mph.
5.2 Unit responsibility.
5.2.1 Arrival conditions. The Engineer Officer (EO) or the
Engineering Petty Officer (EPO) will advise the Contractor of the
actual tank and draft readings when the vessel arrives. The EO
or EPO will discuss with the Contractor any ballasting
requirements necessary to accommodate the vessel draft and trim
requirements outlined above.
5.2.2 Drydock procedures. The EO or EPO is strongly encouraged
to review NSTM Chapter 997, to become familiar with docking and
undocking procedures, block loadings, docking stability, etc.
5.2.3 Checklists. Checklists for before, during and after the
docking and undocking evolutions are located in Appendix F. The
COR shall be responsible for completing these checklists.
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Figure 1 - BILGE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Figure 2 BRACED BILGE BLOCKS

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Supersedes 9971_STD, 2001 Edition
APPENDIX A
REQUIREMENTS FOR ROUTINE DRYDOCKING WORK
10. SCOPE
10.1 Scope. This appendix describes the particular requirements
for the Contractor to perform routine work while the vessel is in
drydock.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Underwater hull survey. After the underwater body surfaces
have been cleaned, and the COR has convened the Coast Guard
Underwater Hull Inspection Board (UWHIB), the Contractor shall
provide a hull repair supervisor and a marker to assist the UWHIB
to survey the underwater body condition. Do not begin any
surface preparation or painting, until the UWHIB has completed
the initial underwater body survey. Provide equipment for safe
access to all areas of the underwater hull.
20.2 Inspections and repair work. Within 5 days, the Contractor
shall complete the below inspections and repair work, as
applicable. Submit a CFR for each completed inspection.
20.3 Packing material renewal. For propeller shafts or rudder
stock equipped with packing, the Contractor shall remove the
packing before taking bearing clearances; document the amount of
removed packing, and after all authorized propeller shaft or
rudder stock work has been completed, renew packing material, in
accordance with the applicable shaft or rudder drawings.
20.4 Stern tube and strut bearing inspection. The Contractor
shall measure port, starboard, top, and bottom clearances on the
forward and after ends of all stern tube and strut bearings when
applicable. Note the type of instrument used and the depth of
the measurements. Examine and note the condition of all seals.
20.5 Propeller and shaft inspection. The Contractor shall
visually inspect the propellers and shafts for damage or defects.
After completing inspections and in conjunction with any other
propeller work, clean and polish the propeller surfaces to a
minimum of 63 microinches uniform roughness.
20.6 Rudder inspection. The Contractor shall measure the rudder
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bearing clearances at 90-degree intervals at both upper and lower
ends of rudder stave bearings. Remove and reinstall any bearing
retainers as necessary to facilitate measurement taken.
20.7 Void inspection. The Contractor shall accomplish the
following tasks for each inaccessible void space (including, but
not limited to rudders, skegs, stabilizer fins, struts, bilge
keels, rub rails and transducer blisters):
Remove and dispose of the void plug.
Drain all existing fluid contents from the void; dispose of
removed fluids in accordance with all applicable Federal,
state, and local regulations. Submit a CFR indicating the
amount of fluids removed.
After all authorized repairs, if any, furnish and install a
new 316 stainless steel void plug; coat all plug threads
with molybdenum disulfide petrolatum, an anti-seize
compound, conforming to MIL-PRF-83483, before installation.
20.8 Zinc anode inspection. The Contractor shall perform an
inspection of all existing zinc anodes, as applicable; check the
soundness of mounting strap and/or stud welds, missing fasteners,
and percentage of remaining material. Submit to the COR a
written report of findings within 24 hours after completing the
inspection.
No additional requirements.
40. NOTES
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APPENDIX B
REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCULATIONS
10. SCOPE
for the contractor to perform drydock calculations.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 General. The Contractor shall submit a minimum of three
sets of drydock calculations for approval: Pre-award, Docking and
Undocking. Ensure that all calculations are performed by a
Registered Professional Engineer.
20.2 Pre-award calculations. The Contractor shall submit to the
KO a preliminary pre-award set of calculations, as described in
Table 1. Be aware that the only block loading calculation
required for pre-award calculations is the trapezoidal block
loading, and that the calculations should reflect the values of
the principal characteristics of the vessel and may not reflect
the ships arrival condition.
20.2.1 Alternate blocking evaluation. The Contractor shall
submit a sketch of any blocking arrangement that differs from the
approved blocking plans.
NOTICE!
Pre-award calculations are required to prove the Contractor can dock the vessel. Once
a Contractor has submitted the pre-award calculations for a class of vessel, he may
request a waiver from this requirement unless the block height has increased, the
vessel has significantly changed, or the docking facility has been modified.
20.3 Docking calculations. The Contractor shall submit the
calculations, as described by Table 1, for the condition of the
vessel as it enters the drydock. Ensure that any work that is
performed by the Contractor or vessel crew after arrival at
Contractor's facility, prior to docking, that affects the
stability condition is incorporated into the calculations.
Submit all calculations to the COR 48 hours before docking.
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20.4 Undocking calculations. The Contractor shall submit
calculations, as described by Table 1, at the undocking
conference, at least 48 hours before undocking. If there have
been no significant changes to the vessel or dock during the
availability, the Contractor may request a waiver from this
requirement.
TABLE 1. DOCKING CALCULATIONS REQUIREMENTS
TYPE OF DRYDOCK
CALCULATIONS
Floating Graving Marine
Railway
Vertical
Lift
Travel
lift
*Blocking (20.5) X X X X X
Stability for vessel afloat X X X X
Vessel stability for keel
touch
X X X X
Draft at instability X X X X
Vessel's GM when side blocks
are hauled (20.5.4)
X X X X
*System stability when
water is at top of blocks
X
pontoon deck is awash
X
pontoon deck breaks surface
X
*System stability when the
GM is less than 5 feet
(20.6)
X
Stabilizing moment (20.7) X X X
*Pumping plan (20.8) X
Cable or strap tension X X
*Required for Pre-award calculations.
Calculations required for all classes of 110 WPB's and barges and vessels with flat bottoms
See 20.9 (Travel lift and crane calculations) for guidance on required calculations.
NOTICE!
All stability calculations must include the vertical center of gravity above the
keel (KG), metacenter height above the keel (KM), metacentric height (GM) and
drafts for the ship and ship/dock system if applicable.
20.5 Blocking calculations. The Contractor shall provide the
following blocking calculations.
Knuckle load and resulting block stress.
Keel Loading per foot (trapezoidal.
Number of side blocks required for high wind forces.
Soft cap material used.
NOTICE!
The only blocking calculation required for vessels utilizing cradles is the Loading
per foot (trapezoidal) calculation.
20.5.1 Allowable block timber stresses. The contractor shall
use the Permissible Compressive Stress in the table below as the
source for safe allowable wood stresses when calculating side and
keel block loads. The Proportional Limit loads are to be used
when calculating the block stress due to the overturning moment
in paragraph 40.1.
WOOD PROPERTIES
Block Material Permissible
Compressive
Stress
Perpendicular to
the grain (psi)
Permissible
Compressive
Stress Parallel
to the grain
(psi)
Proportional
limit
Perpendicular
to the grain
(psi)
Douglas Fir 400 1400 800
Red & White Oak 600 1300 1300
Yellow Pine 300 900 700
20.5.2 Additional blocks. The Contractor may propose additional
keel and side blocks, if needed to ensure block loadings are not
exceeded during any anticipated underwater body work. Be aware
that additional blocking shall be considered an alternate
blocking arrangement and must meet the requirements in (20.5.3
(Alternate blocking).
20.5.3 Alternate blocking. The Contractor shall submit an
alternate blocking arrangement for approval to the KO at least 72
hours prior to docking, if the blocking arrangement shown on the
vessel's docking plan does not match the drydock's construction
or the docking plan shows keel or bilge blocks as interferences
to scheduled work. Ensure the moved blocks rest on adequate dock
and ship structure. Provide calculations for determining the
heights and loadings of the modified blocks, and a clear sketch
showing, in relationship to the vessel, the number, size and
spacing of the modified blocks.
20.5.4 Bilge block hauling. If applicable, the Contractor shall
ensure hauling of bilge blocks occurs with a minimum ship GM of 1
foot. Drafts of the cutter shall be included in the
calculations.
20.6 GM requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that the
ship-dock system complies with the following GM requirements:
For docks with lifting capacities of 10,000 long tons (LT)
or less, the minimum GM of ship/dock system shall be 5 feet
for all portions of the planned lift. As a safety
precaution, for conditions other than planned, the ship-dock
system shall have a minimum GM of 2 feet with a level trim
condition with the pontoon deck below the water surface.
For docks with capacities greater than 10,000 LT, minimum GM
shall be in accordance with Figure 4 of MIL-STD-1625.
20.7 Stabilizing moment. For marine railways and building ways,
the Contractor shall submit additional calculations for
overturning and stabilizing moments. Ensure that the stabilizing
moment is at least 25% greater than the overturning moment, and
that moments take into account wind and current loads. See
Appendix B, 40.1 Overturning moment formula.
NOTICE!
This formula only applies to a ship on a railway.
20.8 Pumping plan. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a
plan detailing the drydock tank levels for each stage of required
stability calculations. Ensure that each tank is dewatered in
proportion to the load distributed above the tank. Be aware that
pressing up or emptying dock ballast tanks to obtain adequate GM
by minimizing free surface effect is not acceptable. See
Appendix B, 40.2 Pumping plan formula.
20.9 Travel lift and crane calculations. The Contractor shall
calculate the load on each strap or lifting cable. Ensure the
following:
The load is based on the weight distribution of the vessel.
All lifting straps shall be inspected by the port engineer
prior to lifting the vessel.
Any straps observed to have abnormal cuts, frays or wear
shall be replaced prior to lifting the vessel.
All strap loads shall be within 20% of each other.
Block foundation. The Contractor shall place all blocks on a
solid foundation such as concrete, steel dock floors, or cradle
fixtures. Ensure that no block base shall rest on gravel, sand
or other non-permanent foundation.
40. NOTES
40.1 Overturning moment formula. Figure 10 of MIL-STD-1625,
illustrated on the following page, provides formulas for
determining the overturning moment for a vessel on a railway.
40.2 Pumping plan formula. MIL-STD-1625 provides formulas for
pumping plans.

APPENDIX C
REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL BOAT HAUL-OUTS
10. SCOPE
10.1 Scope. This appendix describes the requirements for small
boat haul-outs.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Alternate docking methods. When a drydock facility is not
provided, the Contractor may alternately haul the vessel from the
water by using a lifting cradle/lifting slings. The Contractor
shall provide the COR with a copy of a notarized Certificate of
Test indicating that a satisfactory full-load test of the lifting
gear has been accomplished within 24 months before the drydocking
date for the accommodation of a vessel with the displacement and
dimensions specified in the Principal Characteristics section of
this specification. Be aware that frayed or damaged boat hoist
lifting straps are unacceptable at any time.
20.2 Transportation. If required in the work item, the
Contractor shall ship the boat from its point of origin to the
repair facility and, after all repairs, ship the boat back to its
place of origin. Cradle the boat for shipping.
20.2.1 Ensure the boat is transported via an air ride trailer
system or equal. The trailer system shall be designed for
transportation of boats and shall have high shock damping and low
vibration characteristics. Be aware that standard highway
transportation trailers are unacceptable. Before shipping,
provide documentation of the trailer's specific characteristics
to ensure system is adequate for boat transportation.
20.2.2 After all authorized repairs, provide all necessary
towage or handling to deliver it to the point of origin.
20.2.3 While the boat is being shipped, ensure the boat is
protected from road debris. Repair any damage to the boat
incurred during shipping.
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20.3 Haul-out by heavy-lift gear. The Contractor shall haul the
boat from the water or off a trailer or truck by using a suitable
crane or travel lift. Submit to the COR a copy of a notarized
Certificate of Test indicating that a satisfactory full load test
of the lifting gear has been accomplished within 12-months before
the haul-out date. Be aware that frayed or damaged boat hoist
lifting straps are unacceptable at any time.
20.3.1 Haul out the boat within 72 hours after entering the
Contractor's facility, unless another time, mutually agreeable
with the Contractor and Coast Guard Inspector, has been
established.
20.3.2 Haul out the boat without strain to the hull. If any
tendency to strain or damage is observed, immediately re-float
and make such corrections to the lifting gear or blocks as
necessary to relieve the condition. Submit to the COR a written
report of all corrective measures taken before continuing with
docking.
20.3.3 Support the boat on blocks topped with two-inch thick
softwood (pine or fir) caps in such a manner that there will be
no deformation, strain, or damage to the boat. Do not position
the blocks in way of transducers, sea chests, discharges, or
other appendages as applicable.
20.3.3.1 Examine the support blocks for total contact.
20.3.3.2 Shim the blocks as necessary to provide total and even
block contact with the boat's hull.
20.4 Hull cleaning. Within four hours of drydocking, the
Contractor shall clean the entire interior and exterior surfaces
of the boat including the strainer, rudder, propeller, strut and
other underwater appendages with suitable solvent and clean fresh
water. If the hull is fiberglass, remove all wax and other
debris.
20.5 Hull inspection. Immediately after underwater wash, the
Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative
to convene the Coast Guard Underwater Hull Inspection Board
(UWHIB). Provide a hull repair supervisor and a marker to assist
the UWHIB and to survey the underwater body. Do not begin hull
repairs until the UWHIB has completed the initial underwater body
survey.
20.6 Preparation. As soon as practicable after drydocking and
hull cleaning, the Contractor shall install protective coverings
over the propeller, shafting and bearings. After installation
remove the coverings only while inspecting or accomplishing
specific work items.
20.7 Strainer plate. The Contractor shall remove the strainer
plate. After inspection, reinstall to its original
configuration.
20.8 Packing. The Contractor shall remove all rudder and tail
shaft packing. Thoroughly clean the packing glands. Fabricate
and fit new packing to conform to the original configuration.
Packing shall be recommended for stern tube service and shall not
contain graphite. Reinstall packing glands. While boat is being
floated, adjust the glands such that a fine trickle of water
provides cooling.
20.9 Weight test. Following completion of all work, the
Contractor shall perform a weight test of the boat in the
presence of the Coast Guard Inspector. Weigh the boat dry (i.e.,
no fuel, oil, or water) and without the boat outfit. Show the
current scale calibration to the Coast Guard Inspector to attest
to the accuracy of the scale used for this weight test. Submit a
report to the Contracting Officer's Representative documenting
the weight of the boat (dry) and test results.
20.10 Protective covering removals. The Contractor shall remove
all temporary protective coverings in their entirety after
completing all underwater body work and before undocking the
boat. Coverings shall remain in place until 12 hours before
undocking.
20.11 Undocking preparations. For undocking operations, the
Contractor shall provide personnel experienced in undocking
operations and equipped with tools and appropriate
communications. Station personnel at all hull openings
associated with the work done by the Contractor during this
availability.
20.12 Refloating. The Contractor shall notify the KO, in
writing, of the estimated time of undocking, one day beforehand.
Re-float the boat after all work has been completed, and
thoroughly inspect for leaks and abnormal conditions once
waterborne. If any leaks which cannot be readily repaired by
simple bolt tightening are observed, haul out the boat and make
needed repairs.
40. NOTES
None.
APPENDIX D
REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCKING AND LIFTING CRADLES
10. SCOPE
10.1 Scope. This appendix describes the requirements for
docking and lifting cradles, for 123/110/87-foot patrol boats.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Cradle option. If the Contractor chooses to drydock the
designated patrol boat on a cradle, the Contractor shall ensure
the following:
20.1.1 Docking cradle. The docking cradle shall be constructed,
as shown on the applicable Coast Guard Drawing:
VESSEL CLASS APPLICABLE COAST GUARD
DRAWING
123-foot 123 WPB 100-002
110-foot 110 WPB 085-010
110 WPB 085-011
110 WPB 085-012
87-foot 87 WPB 085-010
20.1.2 Lifting cradle. The lifting cradle is similar to the
docking cradle with additional pad eyes added to the structure to
enable the cradle to be lifted with a crane or travel lift. The
lifting cradle shall be constructed, as shown on the applicable
Coast Guard Drawing:
VESSEL CLASS APPLICABLE COAST GUARD
DRAWING
110-foot 110 WPB 085-010
110 WPB 085-012
87-foot 87 WPB 085-012
NOTICE!
123-foot patrol boats may not be lifted in lifting cradles.
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20.1.2.1 Proof test. Prior to lifting the vessel, proof test
the cradle, as outlined below, in the presence of the Coast Guard
Inspector:
Using the lifting sling arrangement shown on applicable
Coast Guard Drawing, lift the cradle with verified concrete
weights suspended below it, to simulate the loading
conditions that will exist when lifting the vessel. Ensure
that the required proof test weights for the forward and aft
portions of the cradle are distributed evenly from side to
side, and the cradle is loaded as follows:
CRADLE LOAD DISTRIBUTION
LOAD FORWARD LOAD AFT
110 WPB 49 Long Tons 77 Long Tons
87 WPB 55 Long Tons 55 Long Tons
Raise and lower the cradle and testing weights at least
three cycles. Then hold the cradle and weights suspended
for twenty minutes and ensure that there is no slippage of
wire rope in wire rope sockets. Through inspection check
for deformation of steel any structure, or cracking in any
welds.
20.1.2.2 Test report. The Contractor shall submit a written
test result for the completed proof test to the COR, within 24
hours after completion of test.
NOTICE!
Upon acceptance by the COR, the satisfactory test report will serve as a certification
of the cradle to lift other vessels of the same class without repeated proof tests.
The certification is valid for a period of 24 months from the date of the proof test.
20.2 Deviation for 110/123-foot patrol boat cradle arrangement.
If the Contractor wishes to propose a method other than the
cradle arrangement specified herein for the 110/123-foot, the
Contractor shall, in conjunction with the bid submittal, submit a
detailed plan including blocking arrangement details and
calculations, as specified in Appendix B.
NOTICE!
Historically the 110/123-foot patrol boats have had difficulties being drydocked using
blocking methods that are other than in an approved cradle.
40. NOTES
None.
APPENDIX E
REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY INSPECTION
10. SCOPE
for the contractor to perform drydock facility inspections.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Inspection checklists. The Contractor shall use the
attached checklists to survey the Contractors drydock facility.
20.2 Checklist validation. The Contractor shall have the
completed checklists validated by a registered Professional
Engineer. Be aware that the inspection cycle is based on the age
of the dock, and is shown in the table below.
AGE OF DOCK PERIODICITY
Less than 10 years 3 years
Over 10 years 2 years
20.3 Applicability. The Contractor shall complete the general
section and all applicable sections of the checklists. Be aware
that the Checklists cover the following:
Floating Drydocks.
Graving Drydocks.
Marine Railways.
Vertical Lifts.
Travel Lifts/Cranes.
Cradles.
40. NOTES
None.
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INSPECTION CHECKLISTS FOR
DRYDOCKING FACILITIES CERTIFICATION
The Contractor shall use the attached checklist to survey their facilities. The
following is a list of the minimum facility requirements with integrated inspection
checklists for each type of docking facility. All required equipment or equipment that
the Contractor intends to use, must be satisfactory at the time of the availability
start date.
I hereby certify the material and operational conditions of the
docking facility identified as ________________________, owned
and operated by ____________________________, are safe for
docking vessels within the facility's rated capacity on this the
__________day of ___________________, in the year of __________.

Date:______________________
Registration No. ____________________________
Signature of Registered Professional Engineer: _________________
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL TYPES)
INSPECTED BY _____________________ Date _______________
FACILITY ID. ________________________ Sheet No._____of_____
CONDITION
ITEMS INSPECTED U M NA NI S

REMARKS
BLOCK HAULING MECHANISM

(Mark all that apply)
Sheaves

Tracks

Chain/cable

Pawls

Structural members

Ratchets

Hauling winches/motors

Slides

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
(One of the below is required)

(Mark all that apply -
Pass/Fail)
Public address system

U=Unsatisfactory M=Marginal NA=Not applicable NI=Not inspected S=Satisfactory
Note: All marginal and unsatisfactory items shall be addressed in remarks.
ITEMS INSPECTED CONDITION

REMARKS
Radios

Alarms

Sound powered phones

Dial telephones

Bull Horn

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
Electric power system shall support
maximum load, developed by simultaneous
operation of the dewatering pumps, fire
protection pumps, valve opening and
closing mechanisms, hauling machinery,
communications equipment, lighting,
alarms, and any other support equipment
or systems necessary for the safe
operation of the facility.

Main power source

(Required)
Shore power

Diesel gen. Set

Back-up power source

(Optional)
Shore power

Diesel gen. Sets


REMARKS
Electrical power distribution

(Required)
Lighting for operations & security

(Required)
Ship grounding straps

(Required)
Welding machine grounds

(Required)
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
(Required)
Installed fire protection system
compliant with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations

Memorandum of agreement with a
local fire department ensuring that
that fire department can arrive at
the facility within 30 minutes of
receiving the alarm.

FITTINGS/CONNECTIONS (Mark all that apply)
Cleats
Bollards
Chocks
Gratings
Ringbolts
Platforms
Watertight doors, hatches,
portlights and manholes

FACILITY ID. ________________________ Sheet No. _____of_____

REMARKS
Gudgeon and pintle connections
Bolted connections
Attachments
Reinforcements
SHIP/DOCK HANDLING SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT
Capstans
Winches
Trolleys
Translation chains and cables
UNDERWATER INSPECTION
Has there been an inspection performed
within the last 5 years?
Required

INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR FLOATING DRYDOCKS
INSPECTED BY _____________________ Date __________
FACILITY ID. ________________________ Sheet No.___of___
General Description. Attach a drawing of the dock showing general construction.
Supply on the drawing or in a table the tank sizes, volumes and locations
LOA (ft)
BOA (ft)
Distance between wing walls (ft)
Wing wall height (ft)
Wing wall length (ft)
Pontoon height (ft)
Pontoon width (ft)
The maximum water depth over the pontoon deck
accounting for silt and tidal changes. (ft)
Max Depth:
Tidal Range:
Maximum wind and current under which docking
and undocking can be safely conducted.
Determined by Contractors SOP.
Max Wind:

Max Current:
Maximum rated capacity of the drydock and the
maximum load per foot.
Max Capacity (LT):

Max LT/FT:
Maximum differential water levels permitted
on tank bulkheads.
FT:
A current estimated weight & KG shall show
the drydock in the light operating condition
with all ballast tanks at the residual water
levels. A correction shall be added for deck
load, marine growth and silt accumulation in
the tanks.
Current WT (LT):
Current KG:
U=Unsatisfactory M=Marginal NA=Not applicable NI=Not inspected S=Satisfactory.

CONDITION
ITEMS INSPECTED U M NA NI S REMARKS
BALLASTING SYSTEM (Required)
Do pumps operate? (Pass/Fail)
Ballast and deballast in less
than eight hours.
(Pass/Fail)
Do valves operate? (Pass/Fail)
DEFLECTION DETECTION SYSTEM
(Describe system if applicable)
(Optional)

DRAFT BOARDS
Draft boards showing depth of water
over pontoon deck at the wingwalls near
the four inboard corners and at mid-
length on the port and starboard sides.
(Required - Pass/Fail)

METHOD FOR DETERMINING TANK LEVELS

(Mark all that apply. One
of the below is required)
Tank level indicators

Sounding tubes

HULL STRUCTURE
Metal structural members shall have no
more than 25% wastage. Wood structural
members shall be free of wood rot,
marine bores and deemed in good
condition.

Pontoon deck
Pontoon sides/ends
Pontoon bottom
Wingwalls sides/ends
Wingwall top deck
Safety/machinery decks
Interior Ballast/trim/ buoyancy
tanks


CONDITION
Trusses/girders/frames/ beams
Longitudinals
Swash bulkheads
Watertight bulkheads
Fuel/water tanks
Coatings
MOORING SYSTEM
(Required)
SECURE WT HANDLING EQUIPMENT
The weight handling securing systems
shall be demonstrated to verify that
these systems are adequate to hold
under conditions of maximum list and
trim.

(If applicable)
STABILITY AND BUOYANCY CRITERIA
Docking facility shall meet the
following freeboard and buoyancy
characteristics.
Mark as applicable
Open-ended drydocks
The minimum achievable freeboard
of the pontoon deck of the drydock
(excluding pits) with the rated
maximum load lifted shall be 12
inches. During normal operation,
nine inches of freeboard is
permissible.


CONDITION

Closed-ended drydocks
Minimum freeboard with the
rated maximum load lifted shall
be nine inches, measured from
the sill of the stern (or bow)
gates.

Drydocks in the fully ballasted
down condition
During controlled ballasting of the
drydock, the minimum freeboard
(measured from the top deck at side)
shall be 12 inches.
Required (Pass/Fail)
The facility must have an emergency
plan or data demonstrating that failure
of a pump or loss of pumping capacity
will neither put the drydock out of
operation nor cause damage to either
the drydock or a ship in drydock.
Required (Pass/Fail)
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR GRAVING DRYDOCKS

FACILITY ID. ________________________ Sheet No.___of___
General Description. No drawing required.
Length of floor (ft)
Width of dock opening (ft)
Depth of dock (ft)
The maximum water depth over the drydock sill,
while accounting for tidal ranges and silt
accumulation.
Max Depth:
Tidal Range:
Maximum wind and current under which docking and
undocking can be safely conducted. Determined by
Contractors SOP.
Max Wind:

Max Current:
Facility's rated capacity in total weight and
LT/ft.
Max Capacity (LT):
Max LT/FT:

CONDITION
BALLASTING SYSTEM
(Required)
Do pumps operate? (Pass/Fail)
Ballast and deballast in less
than twelve hours.

(Pass/Fail)
Do valves operate? (Pass/Fail)
STRUCTURES
Inspect for significant cracks,
leakage, spalling, inward/outward
movement of vertical surfaces,
upward or downward displacement of
floor, and settlement of soil around
dock.

Coping
Walls
Galleries
Altars
Service tunnels
Floor
Aprons
Caisson seats
Drainage culverts
Drainage tunnels
Flooding tunnels
Discharge tunnels
Pressure relief system

CAISSON (Required)
Shell plating/Sheathing
Structural framing
Bulkheads
Deck plating
Top deck coverings
Fenders
Backing for seals
Seals
Fixed ballast
DRAFT BOARDS
Draft boards showing depth of water over
dock floor near the four inboard corners
and at mid-length on the port and
starboard sides.
(Pass/Fail)

PUMP HOUSES
General Condition
(Pass/Fail)
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR MARINE RAILWAYS

FACILITY ID. _______________________ Sheet No.___of___
LOA of cradle (ft)
Width between wingwalls of cradle (ft)
Width between rails (ft)
The maximum water depth over the cradle
floor, while accounting for silting and tidal
ranges.
Max Depth:
Tidal Range:
Max Wind:
Max Current:
LT/ft.
Max Capacity (LT):
Max LT/FT:


CONDITION
CRADLES (Required)
General conditions
Decking
Block bearers
Elevated frameworks
Under deck frameworks
Drawhead girder
Bottom chords
Bitumastic enamel on steel
Preservative on wood
Wheel bearing supports
DRAFT BOARDS
Draft boards showing depth of water over
cradle floor at the wingwalls near the
four inboard corners and at mid-length
on the port and starboard sides.
(Pass/Fail)

GROUNDWAYS & RAILS
Inspect above water portion and
splash zone
(Required)
Alignment of tracks
Settlement of tracks
Piles
Stringers
Cross bracing
Track plates & fasteners
Rail & fasteners
Chain guides


CONDITION
Mud & silt conditions
Wheels
Wheel bearings
Rollers
Roller spindles
Roller frames
Spacer blocks
Wood filler pieces
CHAINS, CABLES & SHEAVES
Inspect for fit and percentage of
wear
(Required)
Inhaul chains or cables
Outhaul chains or cables
Inhaul sheaves
Outhaul sheaves
Chain connecting links
Sheave fasteners
Chain slack & fit
HAULING MACHINERY
Inspect for lubrication, condition, fit
and foundation
(Required)
Gearing
Shafting
Bearings
Sprockets and wildcats
Cable drums
Frames
Electric brakes

CONDITION
Hand brakes
Locking pawls
Clutches
Safety guards
Electric motors
Diesels/gas engines
Steam/compressed air drives
Controllers
Speed limit devices
Control boards
Switches
Safety devices & alarms
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR VERTICAL LIFTS

LOA of platform (ft)
BOA of platform (ft)
Width between rails (ft)
The maximum water depth over the lifting
platform, while accounting for tidal ranges
and silt accumulation.
Max Depth:
Tidal Range:
Max Wind:
Max Current:
LT/ft.
Max Capacity (LT):
Max LT/FT:
INSPECTION CHECKLIST VERTICAL LIFTS


CONDITION
HOIST
Inspect for unusual running noises,
lubrication, condition of wire rope, and
foundations
(Required)
Motors
Gears
Brakes
Wire ropes More than 2 broken wires
per wire rope requires
replacement.
Bearings
Drums
Foundation platform
Anchorage
Piles
Lubrication system
Wiring
PLATFORM
Inspect for soundness of structure
(Required)
Main transverse beams
Secondary transverse beams
Longitudinal beams
Stiffeners
Decking
Sheaves
Bearings
Sheave housings
Tracks
Pins
INSPECTION CHECKLIST VERTICAL LIFTS


CRADLES
Inspect for soundness of structure
(Required)
Main transverse beams
Secondary transverse beams
Stiffeners
Longitudinal beams
Wheels/rollers/roller plates
Roller spindles/wheel axles
Block bearers
TRANSFER SYSTEM
Inspect for unevenness in heights of
tracks, excessive corrosion, hitching
mechanism
(Required)
Tracks
Hauling device
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR TRAVEL LIFTS/CRANES
LOA of travel lift (ft)
Height from ground to cross bar (ft)
Max allowable width of vessel (ft)
Distance from ground to high water level (ft)
Length of lifting cables (ft)
Single or double upper cross tree
The maximum draft, while accounting for tidal
ranges and silt accumulation.
Max Draft:
Tidal Range:
Max Wind:
Max Current:
Travel Lifts overall rated capacity and
strap capacity.

Max Capacity (LT):
Strap Capapcity (LT):
INSPECTION CHECKLIST TRAVEL LIFTS/CRANES


CONDITION
DRIVE MECHANISM
Inspect brakes, tires, wheels, bearing,
emergency brake

(Required)
HOIST (Required)
Transmission motor & Brake
Emergency Brake
Trolley & hoist block
Transverse reducer and motor
Wire
Straps/Slings/Preventers
Sheaves
Drum Minimum of two wraps on
drum at lowest position
HYDRAULICS
Hoses, fittings, tank, motor, valves,
pump & fluid levels
(Required)
ENVIRONMENT (Required)
Overhead clearance
Road surface
Final blocking surface
STRUCTURE
Top Beam, column platform, side beam
(Required)
INSPECTION CHECKLIST TRAVEL LIFTS/CRANES


PIER FACILITY (Required)
Surface Condition
Pilings
Stops
LOAD TEST (Required)
Load applied:
Date of Test:
Rated Capacity:
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR DOCKING/LIFTING CRADLE


CONDITION
U M NA NI S REMARKS
CRADLES
General conditions
Vertical guide post
Weld joints
Drain plugs removed and inspect
bilge block supports

Drain plug removed and inspect
spreader bar and sway brace
interior

Pad eyes
Centering track alignment check
Bolt Joints
Preservative on steel sections



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APPENDIX F
DOCKING AND UNDOCKING CHECKLISTS
10. SCOPE
10.1 Scope. This appendix provides checklists for the docking
and undocking procedure.
20. REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Inspection checklists. The following checklists are to be
completed by the COR. They are provided for the Contractors
information.
20.2 Applicability. The checklists below are designed to be
generic as possible. Some items may not apply to the docking or
blocking method being used. The checklists cover:
Pre-docking Conference checklist.
Pre-docking Dock Inspection.
During & Post Docking Inspection.
Pre-Undocking Conference Check List.
Undocking Evolution.
40. NOTES
None.
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PRE-DOCKING CONFERENCE CHECK LIST

ITEM SAT UNSAT
DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED
Current Dock Certification
Operating practices, safety requirements, and
yard security plans.

Docking Calculations
Blocking Arrangement (If different from
docking plan)

Docking Procedure
FACILITY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire alarm locations
Emergency power
Emergency ballast/dewatering pumps
REVIEW
The flooding and pumping plan for the
drydock. (allowable trim and deflection)

Specific list, trim and drafts of the vessel
during docking. (Grounding, when blocks
are hauled) Critical Draft - ___________

GM of ship dock system all phases(Floating DD
only - Not less than 5' except on docks
of greater than 10,000 LT capacity)

Block Loading - Trapezoidal, Knuckle
Any special precautions or actions
characteristic to the docking facility,
the docked vessel, or a combination.

High/low water, currents, weather
Communications plan
Tug plan
Cutter entry plan (Line handlers, fenders)
Cutter clearance above keel blocks, side
blocks and other potential obstructions

Docking position
Procedure for positioning cutter in dock
When to secure ship's power
Use of divers
Arrange time for block inspection
Time & Date of Drydocking ___________________

CUTTER CONDITION
Verify cutter load condition (tanks, drafts,
displacement)

All equipment retracted
Verify Temporary Services/hookups
Drafts:FWD________, MID_________, AFT________

PRE-DOCKING DOCK INSPECTION

ITEM SAT UNSAT
FOUNDATION BLOCK - TIMBER
Check timber for excessive crushing, warping,
cracking, rot and degraded material

Note amount of wear from spiking and dogging
Evaluate the condition of the interfacing
between blocks in the stack

Note condition of the fasteners in the blocks
Note arrangements for preventing tripping and
floating of blocks

FOUNDATION BLOCK - CONCRETE
Structural damage due to over loads
Corrosion of steel reinforcement
Concrete for cracking, spalling and exposed
rebar

FOUNDATION BLOCK STEEL
Evaluate the loss of steel due to corrosion
Look for cracks in welds
Deformed structure
BLOCKS GENERAL
Soft Caps min thickness 2" & no crush
Spacing & location as per blocking
arrangement (+/- 1/2" transversely +/-
1" longitudinally, +/- 1/4" height)

KEEL BLOCKS
Sight keel block line for alignment and fit
Keel block height meets requirement
Keel Profile applied to keel block offsets
BILGE BLOCKS
Sight bilge block line for alignment and fit
Bilge blocks are required dimensions
Bilge block construction. (Normal force
passes through middle 1/3 of all blocks,
no gaps, cribbing if over 6')

MISCELLANEOUS
Crane clearance
Check overhead interferences and clearances
Depth of water (Tide dependent)
Condition of the working floor for debris,
unevenness etc.

Note mooring system, possibility of streaming
Note draft/trim devices in use
Condition of fendering
Condition of Lifting Straps
DURING & POST DOCKING INSPECTION

ITEM SAT UNSAT
DURING DOCKING EVOLUTION
Time & date bow crosses sill.
___________,______________

Cutter came in smoothly. Could it have hit
any underwater obstacles?

Position of the cutter is correct.
Correct draft of dock when cutter grounds
Correct drafts of dock & cutter when cutter
is landed

Check for cutter list and alignment
Correct draft of cutter when bilge blocks are
hauled

All bilge blocks were hauled fully
Draft of cutter when setting down on pre-set
bilge blocks

Keel Centered on keel blocks
Trim and docking plan being followed
POST DOCKING EVOLUTION
Proper Contact area (Wedges may be required)
If inadequate area refloat (Less than
80%)

Drafts of dock
(FWD_______, MID_______ , AFT________)

Does dock have a hog or sag?
Are any blocks hitting appendages?
Any appendages not shown on docking plan or
in wrong location?

Excessive crush of blocks?
Location:_______________________________

Verify correct position of cutter on blocks
Ensure side haul blocks are locked in
position

Damage to cutter (describe below)

PRE-UNDOCKING CONFERENCE CHECK LIST

ITEM SAT UNSAT
DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED
Recorded Weight Shifts during availability
Undocking Calculations
Undocking Procedure
UNDOCKING REPORT
Transducers uncovered
Zincs uncovered and free of paint
Shaft rope guard & fairwaters in place
Hull opening blanks & plugs removed
Sea chest strainers are bolted in place and
lockwired

Sea valves & waster pieces are properly
installed and are in the closed position

All underwater body work has been completed
Dock is free of all debris and blasting
material

REVIEW
The flooding and pumping plan for the
drydock. (allowable trim and deflection)

Specific list, trim and drafts of the vessel
during undocking. (when side blocks are
hauled)

GM of ship dock system all phases(Floating DD
only - Not less than 5' except on docks
of greater than 10,000 LT capacity)

High/low water, currents, weather
Communications plan
Tug plan
Temporary services disconnection
Cutter exit plan (Line handlers, fenders)
Cutter clearance above keel blocks, side
blocks and other potential obstructions

Pier Location & Temporary services hookup
Where personnel will be stationed (All hull
openings that were worked on)

Procedure if immediate re-docking is required
Is ballast required for undocking?
Time & Date of Undocking ________,_________

CUTTER CONDITION
Verify cutter load condition (tanks, drafts,
displacement) Perform Tank sounding
within 12 hours of undocking.


UNDOCKING INSPECTION

ITEM SAT UNSAT
DURING UNDOCKING EVOLUTION
All equipment retracted
Verify Temporary Services/disconnection
Personnel at hull openings
Stopped at correct draft for hauling side
blocks

Hauled ALL side blocks FULLY
Detection of any leaks
Cutter exited smoothly. Could it have hit
any underwater obstacles?

Time & date bow crosses sill ______,________

Drafts:FWD________, MID_________, AFT________

Damage: (describe below)

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